Rug Weaving Techniques

Beyond the basics by peter collingwood with concise instructions and explanatory diagrams the author explores new techniques for plain weave twill and block weaves.

Rug weaving techniques.

These are the building blocks to the rugs structure. The double knot also known as the turkish knot and the single knot also known as the persian knot. Types of rugs weaving techniques. The three end block weave is fully described especially the application of it to shaft switching.

Since rugs are pretty big they are normally made with a big floor loom that is wide enough. Before we being we need to review a little rug terminology. Techniques of rug weaving by peter collingwood. Nanimarquina decided to take a chance moving production to india and discovered the unlimited skills of the artisans and the cultural value of the rug in that country.

Turkish knot is a symmetrical knot and in anatolia it is also known as ghiordes knot. Weaving rugs techniques hand even if you don t imagine yourself weaving rugs peter s work is well worth any weaver s time in reading just for his insights and voice. Turkish knot is used in rugs made in anatolia caucusus. With a deep respect for tradition and the environment we make our rugs with ancient techniques by weavers in india pakistan and nepal.

Video sharing camera phone video phone free upload. The horizontal yarn passed through the rug. 1969 sixth printing 1978. The warp is the foundation of the rug.

Has bumping rubbing to edges. Rug weaving is both art and craft requiring great attention to detail from the weaver. In this lesson we will discuss rug weaving techniques such as slitweave dovetailing and soumak which are. Before we begin to look at the flatweave weaving techniques however it is important to clarify what makes it unique by understanding the common pile rug or knotted weaving technique.

In these plush rugs knots are made on the warps and then cut before moving onto the next forming the pile effect which also carries the pattern of the rug. There are two kinds of knots used in handmade rugs. The vertical yarn attached to the upper and bottom beam. As a result there are many different styles and ways to weave a rug.